Dallas – Connor Cook hasn't taken a snap in a live game in nearly a month, and it's been the best thing for him.
Michigan State's fifth-year senior quarterback has been battling an injured right (throwing) shoulder since Nov. 14, when he was hurt in a victory over Maryland. He missed the Spartans' game at Ohio State the next week before playing through some discomfort in the regular-season finale against Penn State and in the Big Ten championship game against Iowa.
As No. 3 Michigan State prepared to hit the practice field for the first time on Saturday in preparation for its Cotton Bowl matchup with No.